A new model website where all art sales go to charity

For each work sold through the Artists Support project, 100% of the profits are donated to a charity selected by the artist. When the nonprofit debuted in December 2020, more than $ 75,000 was raised for local organizations around New York City – a feat made possible by American photographer Lorna Simpson, Japanese architect Hiroshi Sugimoto and Brooklyn artist Louise Lawler. Last week, the platform arrived in London. Buyers can expect original artwork (£ 650 to £ 25,000) to drop every Thursday through July 15, including a Rose Wylie collage to support young people with autism and a wedding flag Grayson Perry for the benefit of Koestler Arts, an organization that promotes creativity in prison settings. artists-support.com

An artist-designed jewelry collection to benefit Planned Parenthood and Everytown for Gun Safety

In the early 1970s, a group of American artists, known as the Pictures Generation, turned their attention to the mass media, appropriating images from film, television and advertising to expose stereotypes. of popular culture. At the helm, Robert Longo. To mark a new retrospective at Guild Hall in East Hampton in August, Longo released a limited edition collection with the imprint of Lizworks jewelry, on display at Sotheby’s East Hampton through June 27, including rings, earrings and earrings. ears and pendants handcrafted from sardonyx and jet enamel. Prizes range from $ 15,000 to $ 30,000, of which over 10% goes to Planned Parenthood and Everytown for Gun Safety. Until June 27; lizworks.net

Christian Louboutin’s shoe collection against racial injustice

Last June, following the murder of George Floyd, actor Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina, took to Instagram Live to share their experiences of racism with Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi. The conversation was followed by Christian Louboutin, who suggested collaborating on a charity shoe collection. The resulting capsule (from £ 165), titled Walk a mile in my shoes, includes four accessories and 16 shoe styles for men and women, including Louboutin’s iconic “So Kate” pumps and the Venetian-style Dandelion slipper. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be distributed among five organizations focused on fighting injustice, including Immediate Theater, an organization that gives young people in East London access to artistic opportunities, and the Somali Hope Foundation, which offers a education in Somalia. christianlouboutin.com

A summer art school for neurodivergent artists

Founded in 2018, Hart Club is a London-based gallery, creative workspace, and community organization that advocates for neurodivergent artists. This month, she raised funds to launch Hart School, a three-month summer program that will provide free arts education to those who are typically excluded from mainstream institutions due to financial barriers and a lack of specialist support. The Auction Collective is hosting an auction featuring works by prominent artists such as Harley Weir and Sara Berman, as well as experiences including a workshop with Eleanor Nairne at the Barbican. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Hart School initiative, and a selection of artwork will be available for purchase on the gallery’s website. Until July 11; theauctioncollective.com. Donations can be made until July 27; spacehive.com

A star-studded fashion sale to support the L’Wren Scott scholarship

Known for her glamorous red carpet designs, L’Wren Scott has dressed some of the world’s most famous women, from Sarah Jessica Parker to Michelle Obama. This month the late designer’s work is celebrated with an online auction at Christie’s London. Covering 55 lots, the highlights of the sale include a sequined brief worn by Nicole Kidman and a feathered dress worn by Naomi Campbell. The first two lots, valued at £ 20,000 to £ 30,000 each, are a pair of glittering stage jackets designed for Scott’s partner Mick Jagger – notably the oak leaf-patterned ‘glamouflage’ style that he wore during the Rolling Stones title. performance at Glastonbury in 2013. All proceeds from the sale will be used to fund the L’Wren Scott MA Fashion Fellowship at Central Saint Martins, which Jagger established in memory of the designer in 2015. Until July 1; christies.com

Wildlife photography raises funds for African Parks

It is estimated that around 24 million people across Africa depend on tourism for their livelihood. Without the tourism economy to fund the necessary animal welfare, the past 18 months have been brutal. Returning for its second edition, Prints For Wildlife is a fundraiser meant to support wildlife during the coronavirus pandemic. Over 150 photographers contributed prints, hoping to raise $ 1 million. All proceeds from each $ 100 draw will go to African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization that manages 19 protected areas across the continent.
July 11 to August 11; printsforwildlife.org

Capsule Helmut Lang x Hank Willis Thomas for Incarceration Nations Network

Helmut Lang has long collaborated with artists on collections, the most recent of which is a 10-piece capsule with American conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas. Titled It’s all up to you / It’s not about you, the limited edition range of unisex hoodies and t-shirts (starting at £ 135) carry the title of the collection, which changes depending on where the viewer is. Fifteen percent of the proceeds will go to the Incarceration Nations Network, a think tank focused on global prison reform. helmutlang.com

Postcard art to celebrate 20 years of The Hepatitis C Trust

Bid for a miniature masterpiece by Anish Kapoor, Jordan Wolfson and Marina Adams with the Art On A Postcard summer auction launch this month. The sale – one of many to benefit The Hepatitis C Trust’s efforts to eradicate hepatitis C by 2030 – coincides with the charity’s 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, buyers can purchase A6 sized artwork from 165 growing and esteemed artists. “This summer’s programming is cerebral and fun, ”says Gemma Peppé, founder and director of Art On A Postcard. “There is something for everyone.” Auctions start at £ 50 with all proceeds going to The Hepatitis C Trust. Until July 8; artonapostcard.com